I want to find out if candles of different colors burn at different rates.
Broad Question
Does the color of a candle effect it's burn time.
Specific Question
Do candles of different colors burn at different rates.
Hypothesis
my hypothesis is that the color will not effect the burn time.
Graph of Hypothesis
Variables
Independent Variable:
color
Dependent Variable:
time
Variables That Need To Be Controlled:
flame
Vocabulary List That Needs Explanation
General Plan
I will burn five candles all the same kind, but different colors. They are not scented. I will watch the candles burn. I will use a stop watch to keep time. I will write down the time when they are finished.
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Title: candle burning time
Problem Scenario:
I want to find out if candles of different colors burn at different rates.
Broad Question
Does the color of a candle effect it's burn time.
Specific Question
Do candles of different colors burn at different rates.
Hypothesis
my hypothesis is that the color will not effect the burn time.
Graph of Hypothesis
Variables
Independent Variable:
color
Dependent Variable:
time
Variables That Need To Be Controlled:
flame
Vocabulary List That Needs Explanation
General Plan
I will burn five candles all the same kind, but different colors. They are not scented. I will watch the candles burn. I will use a stop watch to keep time. I will write down the time when they are finished.
Potential Problems And Solutions
My cat might get in the way.
Safety Or Environmental Concerns
It's just fire, nothing could go wrong.
Experimental Design
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Detailed Procedure
I will watch them and measure how tall they are when they start.
I will light each candle then start the time.
Diagram
Photo List
Time Line
Data Table
Data Analysis
All Raw Data
Graphs
Photos
Results
Conclusion
Discussion
Benefit to Community and/or Science
Background Research
References
Abstract